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raising the curtain
opening (of an event); start; beginning
祝辞とともにフェスティバルが開幕した。
The festival opened with a congratulatory address.
開幕戦は地元チームの勝利で終わった。
The opening game ended with the home team's victory.
来月の展覧会の開幕が待ち遠しい。
I can't wait for the exhibition to open next month.